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Record-low sugar beet planting in Ukraine: why sugar supply won't shrink and where the real bottleneck lies

Economy 09/04/2026, 20:52

Ukraine sowed a record-low 162,000 hectares of sugar beets — the minimum in the entire history of its independence. No sugar shortage is expected in the 2026/27 season; exports are estimated at 300,000 tonnes.

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2000 Hryvnia Banknote in Circulation: Analyst Explains Why the New Denomination Does Not Mean a Weaker Hryvnia

Economy 09/04/2026, 20:08

The NBU put the 2,000-hryvnia banknote featuring a portrait of Vasyl Stus into circulation. Analyst Andriy Shevchishyn explained that the new denomination does not mean a weakening of the exchange rate, but the rate and inflation are linked through the rising cost of imports.

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Kyiv Again Demands EU Unfreeze Russia's Frozen Assets: Belgium Maintains Its Veto

Economy 09/04/2026, 19:17

Amid a budget deficit, Ukraine has once again raised the issue of Russia's frozen assets in the EU. Kyiv is proposing partial payments and guarantees to overcome Belgium's veto, which maintains an unchanged position.

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2,000 Hryvnia in Circulation: Analyst Explains When Ukraine Will Need a 5,000 Hryvnia Banknote

Economy 09/04/2026, 19:10

On September 4, 2026, the NBU put the 2,000-hryvnia note featuring the portrait of Vasyl Stus into circulation. Analyst Shevchishyn called the appearance of a 5,000-hryvnia denomination premature given current inflation rates.

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2000 Hryvnia Banknote in Circulation: Analyst Explains Why the New Note Won't Fuel Inflation

Economy 09/04/2026, 18:16

On September 4, 2026, the NBU put the 2,000-hryvnia banknote featuring the portrait of Vasyl Stus into circulation. Financial analyst Andriy Shevchyshyn explained that the new note will not fuel inflation but will only simplify payments for large purchases.

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DTEK prepared its mines for winter: over 1,100 units of mining equipment and 1.4 million spare parts in eight months

Economy 09/04/2026, 17:27

From January to August, the machine builders of DTEK Energy manufactured and repaired over 1,100 units of mining equipment and produced 1.4 million spare parts, including eight shears and three domestically made electric motors, in preparation for the heating season.

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Kernel Launches Ukraine's First Public-Private Partnership School for Communities: 21 Communities Learn to Attract Investment for Reconstruction

Economy 09/04/2026, 17:21

Kernel, together with We build Ukraine and the Center for Policy Analysis, has launched Ukraine's first PPP School for communities. In the first cohort, 21 communities will spend three months learning to prepare investment projects to attract private and international capital.

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LFM 2026: XVII 'Effective Management of Agro Companies' Conference Kicks Off in Kyiv on September 8

Economy 09/04/2026, 16:53

UCAB and UCABevent have unveiled the LFM 2026 programme — the XVII 'Effective Management of Agro Companies' conference, which will take place in Kyiv on September 8. The focus is on rebuilding business models, European integration, and the role of AI.

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Who Pays for the Generator: How to Split Costs When Renting a Self-Sufficient Home Before Winter

Economy 09/04/2026, 16:09

Before winter, tenants of self-sufficient homes need to lock into the contract who pays for the generator and consumables. RBC-Ukraine experts explain a fair formula for splitting costs and typical rental terms.

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Brent Oil Tops $95: Biggest Weekly Gain Since July Amid US–Iran Escalation

Economy 09/04/2026, 15:48

Brent crude surpassed $95 per barrel, posting its biggest weekly gain since July amid a fresh US–Iran escalation and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accelerating the rise in diesel prices.

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Economy 09/04/2026, 14:24

Farmers and metallurgists, at a joint press conference, called on Kyiv to unblock the Black Sea ports: in their assessment, land and the Danube cover only up to 30% of maritime volumes, and the standstill is hitting revenue and the 2027 sowing season.

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Record before winter: house rental near Kyiv hits $2,500 amid blackout threats

Economy 09/04/2026, 14:07

In August 2026, the median rental price of a house in Kyiv Oblast reached a record $2,500 per month against the backdrop of prolonged blackout threats. Experts expect autonomous housing prices to rise by 5–15% by winter.

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Ukraine Rebuilds Its Economy Under Fire: Authorities Introduce a 'Yellow' Alert and Tax Incentives for Business

Economy 09/04/2026, 13:43

Against the backdrop of daily drone attacks on warehouses and ports, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers is introducing a two-tier alert system, while the State Tax Service is preparing tax incentives for affected businesses. On September 2, Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads of the largest retailers.

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Kyiv partially closes the Paton Bridge to traffic from September 4: what is known about the repairs and the condition of the structure

Economy 09/04/2026, 13:37

From September 4, 2026, traffic will be partially restricted on the Paton Bridge in Kyiv: repair work will be carried out in the third lane. Earlier, the NAS assessed the residual life of the structure as zero.

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Dollar and euro continue to rise: current exchange rates at Ukrainian banks on September 4, 2026

Economy 09/04/2026, 11:07

On September 4, 2026, the dollar at Ukrainian exchange offices is sold at 44.85 UAH, and the euro at 52.15 UAH. PrivatBank, Oschadbank, PUMB, and Monobank recorded an increase in the euro of 15–27 kopecks, while the dollar rate remained stable at most banks.

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Blackouts reshape the rental market: homes near Kyiv up 25% in price, while autonomous properties face a shortage

Economy 09/04/2026, 10:31

The median price of renting a house in Kyiv Oblast in August 2026 reached a two-year high of $2,500 per month. Experts forecast a split of the market into autonomous and ordinary properties, with rates rising by 5–15% if blackouts recur.

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Diesel under 100 UAH: how fuel prices changed at Ukrainian gas stations on September 4

Economy 09/04/2026, 10:10

On September 4, the OKKO and SOCAR networks raised gasoline and diesel prices by 1.00 UAH/l, while SOCAR's NANO Extro diesel reached 99.90 UAH. WOG kept its previous levels, and Ukrnafta cut branded gasoline to 79.90 UAH/l.

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Kyiv Oblast Received 33.6 Tons of Energy Equipment from Finland and Lithuania for Winter Preparation

Economy 09/04/2026, 08:11

Kyiv Oblast received 33.6 tons of energy equipment from Fingrid and Litgrid for winter preparation. Intelligence warns of the risk of new Russian strikes on the energy and gas transmission sectors during the heating season.

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